About us

Chelsea College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and Wimbledon College of Arts are three of the six Colleges that make up the prestigious University of the Arts London.

As well as delivering high quality Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes, our Colleges have been delivering Short Courses for over 30 years.

We are known globally for teaching short courses that are suitable for people of any age, ability and availability; our flexible approach to teaching means that people can study with us at a time that suits them. We are also able to deliver courses at three world renowned Colleges across London making full use of specialist, established facilities and catering to students located in different parts of London. Small class sizes, coupled with second to none facilities and excellent, supportive tuition means that year-on-year, we welcome more and more students into our short course alumni.

Our outstanding international reputation has enabled us to successfully deliver our short courses not only in London, but elsewhere in the world. Since October 2011, we have been teaching a highly popular portfolio of courses in the Middle East as well as offering students the opportunity to study month long courses across Dual Cities.

We are also proud to offer Portfolio courses for those considering a rewarding education in the Arts as well courses for the younger creative’s among us. Please see our Portfolio Courses for expertly tailored courses for those aged 14 and over.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our short courses in the near future. Please feel free to contact us should you require any further assistance.

When and how to book

When to book

Due to the popularity of our short courses, we strongly advise you to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We advise that you book at least one month before the commencement date of your preferred short course.

How to book

The easiest way to book is online via our website - it is 100% safe and secure. However, should you run into technical difficulties or would prefer to book over the phone, or by coming into our office then please see further details below:

Please select the course and date that you would like to study and click 'add to basket'. To add further courses, please click 'continue shopping'

When all the courses you would like to take have been added, click to 'next step' and you will be taken to an online booking form on a secure server. If you are a new customer please complete the registration form and payment details to make the booking and confirm your place, if you have taken a course before please 'log in'.

When you choose to book another course at a later day you can simply log back into your account and book the course that you choose.

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Please remember to read the Booking Terms and Conditions before you book your course.

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TelephoneYou can call us on 0044 (0)207 514 2104 during our office hours which are 09:00 - 18:00 (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 09:00 - 17:00 on a Friday. We are always happy to assist you with your booking.

In person

If you would like to come and talk to us before making a booking, or simply prefer to pay in person by credit or debit card, you can visit the Short Course Office 9am - 6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am - 5pm on a Friday. We are located at the Chelsea College of Art - please find our location details on our Contact page

Gift vouchers

Get creative with your gift ideas and give something unique with the Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts Gift Voucher.

Gift Vouchers can be of any value you wish and we can send them to the purchaser of the voucher, or direct to the recipient.

Vouchers can be spent on any short courses delivered at either Chelsea, Camberwell or Wimbledon Colleges of Arts

Course fee discounts

From time to time we are happy to offer discounts* on some of our Short Courses. In order to be made aware of these, please join our Short Course Mailing List.

At all other times, we are happy to offer the discounts mentioned in the list below.

Please note that proof of eligibility for discounts must be shown before booking, and discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Only one discount can be used per booking, and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

University of the Arts London students and alumni

Full time students and alumni from any of the six colleges within University of the Arts London are welcome to a 10% discount on our Short Courses here at Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts.

To claim this discount you can pop in to see us with your ID card and make your booking in person or email us a picture of your ID card, along with your number and we can call you to complete your booking.

Job seekers

If you are a registered Job Seeker we would like to offer you a 10% discount on you Short Course booking.

To claim this discount please email/post to us a copy of some official documentation stating your JSA status, along with your number and we can call you to complete your booking. Alternatively you can pop in to see us with your paperwork and make your booking in person.

*Discount codes

If you are booking with a discount code, please note that these do not apply to all of our Short Courses. Courses excluded from these offers are: UAL International Summer School, Summer Study Abroad and Preparation for Foundation, BA and MA courses. Discount codes must be used at the time of booking and cannot be applied retrospectively. Only one discount can be used per booking and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.